Project Manager

EPITEC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic project manager to facilitate Agile operations across multiple teams. This role emphasizes planning and coordinating non-IT projects while embracing Agile principles. The successful candidate will champion the removal of blockers, ensuring that teams generate value through effective communication and collaboration. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant office environment, driving project success in various sectors including agriculture and construction. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• Experience in project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile operations with multiple teams and remove impediments.
• Plan and coordinate non-IT project activities across various fields.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Meeting facilitation

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Scrum Master Certification

PMP Certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

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Responsibilities

• Facilitate the operations of an Agile framework with 3-4 teams while embracing the principles of the framework and the Agile mindset.
• Coordinate project activities, manage communication and be the champion to remove impediments.
• The main function of the non-IT project manager is to plan, direct or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Typical task breakdown:

• Support both Waterfall & Agile project management methodology projects
• Planning, scheduling, and facilitating Agile events. Fostering an environment of self-organization, high visibility, ownership, and continuous improvement with the team.
• Working with the product owner/service request manager and stakeholders to ensure value is always being generated by the team's work.
• Becoming a champion of removing blockers and impediments to the team’s progress & helping the team to capture and aggregate data useful to the team's development, as well as providing management information that will inform strategic decisions.

Interaction with team

• Regular project update meetings, facilitate daily standups, Sprint planning, Retrospectives, and regular communication on project status. MS Teams, Email

Work environment

• Full-time on site- 5 days in office
• Onsite – office environment either co-located with the client’s project team or the PMO team.

Education & Experience Required:

• Four-year college or university degree in Business administration or a related field
• Scrum Master Certification or PMP certification preferred.
• 2- 4 years experience required

Technical Skills

• Possess extensive knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Soft Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others without having authority.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing